The art of Venetian masks 05:02. Venice's very existence inspires wonder, and during Carnival, this city of canals provides a fanciful backdrop for the festivities leading up to Lent.

T he Venice Carnival starts tomorrow, but this fabled city on the water has plenty to offer all year round.. 1. See the original carnival. Venice was already a tourist honeypot by the 18th century ...

From January 31 - February 17, 2015, Venice will slough off the winter gloom and burst into life. During the Carnival (Carnevale), this most magical of cities fills with a mass of masked party ...

This year's Carnival festivities kicked off on February 16 and go on until March 5. The theme of Carnival 2019 is "Tutta colpa della Luna," or "Blame the moon," marking a half-century since man ...

Venice Carnival Was Once Outlawed by the Government. The celebration runs from January 27 until February 13 this year. Here's how to experience the annual festival like a proper Venetian.

The Cilento cloak wins everyone over, even in Venice. Proof of this is the success achieved yesterday in the splendid setting of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, where a meeting on the ancient wheel ...

The Venice Carnival kicked off in spectacular fashion, blending tradition with sustainability in a grand opening weekend. A mesmerising water parade made its way along the Grand Canal, drawing ...

This year's Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions. Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is ...